Australian EV Chargers: Baby Steps

Australia is expanding its charging network gradually and cautiously. Along the coastal routes encircling this enormous nation, state governments are constructing extensive networks of high-speed chargers, while commercial suppliers and motorist organisations are expanding their offerings. (It should be mentioned that these commercial endeavors are also partially supported by funds from the state governments.)

High-speed chargers are being installed at certain of Ampol’s servos (gas stations), particularly those with connected grocery stores and fast food restaurants, as promised.

Sydney and Brisbane have made progress, according to recent Facebook posts. Nearly in my backyard is the Ampol Foodary near Carseldine in Brisbane, Queensland (fewer than 5 km away). It also benefits from being a short distance from the M1 highway as it leaves suburbia and travels toward Queensland’s far north. It features two bays, one CCS2 and one CHAdeMO, each having a 150kW charging capacity. A strong beginning, but merely the start.

The Sydney Alexandria Ampol facility is now developing and may even be operational. This is currently listed on PlugShare .

While this is going on, 16 shopping centers across Australia are getting chargers from Trevor St. Baker’s charging startup, Evie Networks. He is associated with AMP Capital, the manager of the shopping center. In order to increase the profitability of its retail centers, AMP has understood that it would need to draw in the new generation of automobile drivers. Each retail center will have two fast-charging stations where vehicles may be charged using only renewable energy.

According to Marco Ettorre, head of retail and investment at AMP Capital, “ AMP Capital is engaging with industry experts in the EV field to future-proof our assets and guarantee that our clients have the greatest experience while keeping pace with community expectations for charging solutions.” In Western Australia’s Ocean Keys Shopping Centre, there will be a specialized highway design for EV charging that will have an ultra-fast charger that can complete a full charge in just 15 minutes.

The power tycoon Trevor St Baker’s St Baker Energy Innovation Fund has pledged $100 million to support Evie Networks. A $23.85 million grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency has also been obtained (ARENA). The Australian importer of BYD electric vehicles, EV Direct, has received financial support from Trevor St Baker as well.

Even though these appear to be merely baby steps, they complement numerous other initiatives being carried out all around Australia and are moving in the correct direction.

picture provided by Ampol/AmpCharge .

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